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Teens voice concerns over rise of antisemitism By JoRDAN VAlloNE jvallone@liherald.com
Tim Baker/Herald
Students joined elected officials on stage at a community rally in support of Israel last week. The gathering focused on Jewish teenagers and their experiences amid the Israel-Hamas war. Many spoke about the rise in antisemitism, something that is plaguing high schools and colleges alike around the country.
Jewish teenagers from high schools and colleges came together at a rally in Merrick last week, in solidarity and support for Israel amid its ongoing war ag ainst Hamas. In the weeks following the Oct. 7 attack in which Hamas entered Israel and killed more than 1,000 people, taking hundreds captive, Jews have been affected by a steady increase in antisemitism around the world. Students in particular have witnessed and been affected by hate in ConTInued on page 10
Legislator-elect Seth Koslow looks ahead after close election By MoHAMED FARGHAlY mfarghaly@liherald.com
In a closely watched race earlier this month, Nassau County voters elected Democrat Seth Koslow to the seat in the Legislature’s 5th District. Koslow’s narrow victory over Republican Joe Baker reflected his new constituents’ willingness to give him a chance to turn his vision of safer, more affordable, and connected com-
munities into a reality. Koslow defeated Baker by 534 votes out of a total of 11,000 cast, and will now represent the diverse communities of Freeport, North Bellmore and Merrick. A Baldwin native, Koslow, 41, has a connection to the district that goes beyond political aspirations — it’s deeply personal. His father is a businessman, and his sister teaches in Baldwin schools. He entered poli-
tics, he said, with a desire to give back to the community that shaped him. A criminal defense attorney, he stood out in a campaign marked by a focus on safe neighborhoods and collaboration with law enforcement. “As someone with a legal background, I understand the complexities of the justice system,” Koslow said. “I aim to bridge the gap between communities and law enforcement,
advocating for meaningful changes in community safety.” His victory speech on election night focused on those themes, and he emphasized his commitment to making Nassau C o u n t y m o r e a f f o r d a b l e, improving infrastructure, and creating a safe and welcoming environment for families. “In the long term, my focus extends into enhancing affordability to ensure that people can live here and work within
the community,” he said. Koslow’s term begins in January, but he has already made his presence felt. On Nov. 9, he took part in an event honoring veterans at Norman J. Levy Lakeside School in Merrick, planning to engage with the community from the outset. His first priority as a legislator, he said, will be focusing on infrastructure, with an emphasis on creating more parks in ConTInued on page 4